Unable to boot and shut down properly

[bigmck]

Your problem has got to be a loose connection. Make sure your SATA cables are connected. Unhook your 24-pin cable and hook it back. Make sure you hear a CLICK when you connect it. You should be able to lightly pull on it without disconnecting it.

 

[Mathew]

Usually there are many reasons for the shutdown problem. But the below solution works for me.

Scan your PC for the virus, malware, spyware etc. by using some good antivirus tool. Then try to shut down. If still the problem occurs, then use window updates to download the latest services offered by Microsoft and then try. Else there might me some software or services which is causing your PC not to shut down. So, in that case follow the below steps:

1) First click on start button and then type misconfig in the start search column. Now as soon the option appears click on it and open System Configuration window. If user account control message pops up, then click on ok. Now remove the selection from load startup items and click on load system services.

2) Next step is to click on services tab and choose hide Microsoft services. Then remove the selection from next items also as well. Now try to shut down your system.

3) Now if still the window fails to shutdown, reopen misconfig and choose Normal start up from the General tab. If window shutdown at this point, then determine that which software is causing the problem. And repeatedly use misconfig to know the software or services that is causing problem.

4) Now, after knowing the software, upgrade your BIOS settings.

And if your computer won’t boot, check the power supply, screen, hardware and try after removing any USB or memory card. Else go for Boot into Safe Mode by pressing F8.

[FONT=&quot]Hope this helps. [/FONT]

 

[lsha]

Bigmck: i did all the reconnecting before and took extra note on the 24pin. As for the sata i didn't touch before but will go home and make surr of it.. my problem come and goes. Sometime i can on it somei
time not. Sometime shut down successfully sometime not.

 

[lsha]

Hi mathew. I have seen my msconfig before ummm. All is what it used to be. But i will still do as you said. Hope it help too. Thanks

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Try a different power cable to the PSU as well ! Sounds like the intermittent is at the PSU !

 

[lsha]

Already tired with 3 different power cables. Just something to add on. My time and date will always be wrong. Is not sync with the internet time. This happen only when this com start to have all this problem.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Have you checked the CMOS battery, take it out and clean it then reinsert or better yet buy a fresh one and change....could help but something tells me more is going on then the CMOS?

 

[lsha]

That the first thing i did. I already replace it a month ago.

 

[lsha]

Anyway guys, i sending it down to have a expert to check for me tomorrow. if he is able to solve the problem. i will let you guys know. hope he can solve it!!

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Yes let us know and good luck, hope its something simple !

 

[lsha]

Hope is software not hard. So i don't have to spend a bomb!! Hahas

 

[Layback Bear]

Just some thoughts.

1. Does the power supply cable go directly from the power supply to the wall socket. No extension cords or the like.

2. You power switch or its harness and connections on the case could have a short (power to ground)
That could account for the shaking helping sometimes and also the bios time and date not being correct. The prower to ground short would drain the motherboard cmos battery when the computer is off.

 

[lsha]

Hi guys,

so after a month or so. the issue don't really occur anymore but, i notice whenever my computer time is wrong it will cause it unable to shut down properly, and once it unable to shut down properly it wont be able to boot normally. i need to give it a shake or two and it will on. My computer time is always out of sync. I will sync with an internet server or without still the time also will be wrong with or without using the com. any help on this??

 

[Layback Bear]

I would start with replacing the motherboard cmos/bios battery on the motherboard.

Then set the proper time and date in the bios and Windows.
Pay close attentions on how well/tight the battery fits.

It sounds like it might be a loose fit.
I know you posted you replace the battery but it can't hurt to make sure it is installed properly and tight.
Anytime you shake a computer so it will work something is loose.

 

[lsha]

Hi Layback bear,

I have tried the cmos battery already, and have made sure its well fitted. like now my time should be 5.55pm but it is showing 2.25pm instead.